Kenefick Ranch Winery
2012 Red Wine
"Pickett Road Red"
Calistoga AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 103
Vintage: 2012
Kenefick Ranch Winery
Red Wine
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 50% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 1% Carmenere
- The soil profile varies from well-drained gravel and sandy textures to dense volcanic rocky Aiken
- Fermented by native yeasts, 100% malolactic fermention and aged for 20 months in 60% new French oak
- Our Petit Verdot typically achieves a high level of fresh berry fruit notes on the palate
Wine Facts
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Kent Jarman
Winemaker, Kenefick Ranch Winery
I worked at Duckhorn for five years before becoming winemaker at Kenefick. I am currently the winemaker for Coup de Foudre, along with Kenefick Ranch.
Country born: United States
Education: U.C. Davis Vit and Enology Degree
J Wine Co. and Spring Mountain Internships
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let the vineyard and the wines do the talking. Blending for early approachable wines that have enough structure to cellar for a long time.
Wine Spectrum
981 B Airway Ct.
Santa Rosa CA 95405
707-525-8466
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Winery Distribution
Kenefick Ranch Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- Czech Republic (Californian Wines a.s.)
- Hong Kong (Ponti Wine Cellar)
- Japan (Agri Corp)